Preparation of Bio-hydrogen and Bio-fuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass Pyrolysis-Oil

In recent years, production of engine fuels and energy from biomass has drawn much interest. In this work, we conducted a novel integrated process for the preparation of bio-hydrogen and bio-fuels using lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis-oil （bio-oil）. The process includes （i） the production of bio-hydrogen or bio-syngas by the catalytic cracking of bio-oil, （ii） the adjustment of bio-syngas, and （iii） the production of bio-fuels by ole nic polymerization （OP） together with Fischer-Tropsch synthesis （FTS）. Under the optimal conditions, the yield of bio-hydrogen was 120.9 g H2/（kg bio-oil）. The yield of hydrocarbon bio-fuels reached 526.1 g/（kg bio-syngas） by the coupling of OP and FTS. The main reaction pathways （or chemical processes） were discussed based on the products observed and the catalyst property.

Syntheses and Structures of Two New Coordination Polymers:[Cu(C_(14)H_9O_4)(C_(14)H_(10)O_4)(C_(12)H_(12)N_2)_2] and [Ag(C_(14)H_9O_4)(C_(13)H_(14)N_2)]·0.5H_2O

Under hydrothermal conditions, two new ribbon-like structures, [Cu(C14H9O4)- (C14H10O4)(C12H12N2)2] 1 and [Ag(C14H9O4)(C13H14N2)]0.5H2O 2, were obtained. X-ray crystal analysis revealed that these structures were constructed by mixed ligands. The coordination polymer forms the basic architecture while the weak interactions extend the framework into a secondary structure. The whole structures of them are governed by collaboration of the strong and weak interactions. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 17.0485(3), b = 11.0558(3), c = 22.7623(4) ? ?= 102.465(1), V = 4189.2(2) 3, Z = 4, Mr = 915.44, Dc = 1.451 g/mL, F(000) = 1904 and m(MoKa) = 0.587 cm-1. The final R and wR are 0.0430 and 0.1022, respectively for 3037 observed reflections with I > 2s(I). Compound 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 11.5963(4), b = 11.7004(5), c = 17.1254(5) ? ?= 95.620(1), V = 2312.4(1) 3, Z = 4, Mr = 556.35, Dc = 1.598 g/mL, F(000) = 1132 and m(MoKa) = 0.912 cm-1. The final R and wR are 0.0431 and 0.1050, respectively for 2629 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I).

A New Type Machine of Mixing-molding for Polyblends

This paper introduces a new type machine for polyblends with excellent mixing capabilities of internal mixer and continuous molding character of extruder.The machine includes two functions - mixing and extrusion molding that have been composed together by rational design,so a tandem production mode - "batch + continuous" are opened up.The mathematical model of continuous mixing molding was established and verified availably by experimental research.The main physical mechanical property of vulcanizate,which had met national waterproof material standard,verified the machine practicability.The essential difference from other similar type machines is that this machine is not only suitable in producing granular and powder rubbers but also lumpish rubbers.

Research progress on cyclodextrins and their derivatives in the synthesis of conducting polymers

Cyclodextrins have gained wide attentions for their unique physicochemicai properties. In recent years, conducting polymers with special micro-structure and properties are synthesized in the presence of cyclodextrins. In this article, the application of cyclodextrins in the synthesis process of conducting polymer metarials is discussed. And authors＇ study results are summarized.

Structural architectures of polymer proton exchange membranes suitable for high-temperature fuel cell applications

High-temperature proton exchange membrane(HT-PEM)fuel cells offer more advantages than low-temperature PEM fuel cells.The ideal characteristics of HT-PEMs are high conductivities,low-humidity operation conditions,adequate mechanical properties,and competitive costs.Various molecular moieties,such as benzimidazole,benzothiazole,imide,and ether ether ketone,have been introduced to polymer chain backbones to satisfy the application requirements for HT-PEMs.The most common sulfonated polymers based on the main chain backbones have been employed to improve the rties.Side group/chain engineering,including the introduction of SO_(3)^(-) on the side chain,grafting,branching,and crosslinking,has been widely applied to HTPEMs to further improve their proton conductivity,thermal stability,and mechanical properties.Currently,phosphoric acid-doped polybenzimidazole is the most successful polymer material for application in HT-PEMs.The compositing/blending modification methods of polymers are effective in obtaining high PA-doping levels and superior mechanical properties.In this review,the current progress of various membrane materials used for HT-PEMs is summarized.The synthesis and performance characteristics of polymers containing specific moieties in the chain backbones applied to HT-PEMs are discussed systemically.Various modification approaches and their deficiencies associated with HT-PEMs are analyzed and clarified.Prospects and future challenges are also presented.

Polyfluorenes containing pyrazine units:Synthesis,photophysics and electroluminescence

A series of conjugated copolymers of 9,9-dioctylfluorene and symmetrical pyrazine unit (BY) were synthesized by Suzuki copolymerization and were used as novel light-emitting materials in PLEDs.Efficient energy transfer was observed in both thin film and solution.Compared with the lowest occupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy level of the polyfluorenes homopolymer (PFO),the lower LUMO energy levels of copolymers indicated that the introduction of the BY unit would be benefit to electron injection.The turn-on voltages of their single-layer electroluminescent (EL) devices (ITO/PEDOT/polymer/LiF/Al) were at 6.1-4.0 V,which were much lower than that of PFO (7.0 V).The maximum brightness,current efficiency,and external quantum efficiency of all PFBY copolymers were higher than those of the PFO homopolymer.The single-layer device of PFBY5 was the best one in the copolymers,with a maximum brightness of 485 cd/m2,a current efficiency of 0.29 cd/A,and an external quantum efficiency of 0.10%.The introduction of PVK and TPBI for the multilayer device of PFBY5 increased the device efficiencies,which showed a maximum brightness of 3012 cd/m2,a maximum current efficiency of 1.81 cd/A,and an external quantum efficiency of 0.66%.

Two tandem multicomponent reactions for the synthesis of sequence-defined polymers

Multicomponent polymerizations have become powerful tools for the construction of sequence-defined polymers. Although the Passerini multicomponent reaction has been widely used in the synthesis of sequence-defined polymers, the tandem usage of the Passerini multicomponent reaction and other multicomponent reactions in one-pot for the synthesis of sequence-defined polymers has not been developed until now. In this contribution, we report the tandem usage of the Passerini three-component reaction and the three-component amine-thiol-ene conjugation reaction in one pot for the synthesis of sequence-defined polymers. The Passerini reaction between methacrylic acid, adipaldehyde, and 2-isocyanobutanoate was carried out, affording a new molecule containing two alkene units. Subsequently, an amine and a thiolactone were added to the reaction system, whereupon the three-component amine-thiol-ene conjugating reaction occurred to yield a sequence-defined polymer. This method offers more rapid access to sequence-defined polymers with high molecular diversity and complexity.

Recent advances in catalytic production of sugar alcohols and their applications

Conversion of non-edible biomass into fuels and value-added chemicals has achieved great attention to cope the world's energy requirements. Lignocellulose based sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, and erythritol can be potentially used as emerging fuels and chemicals. These sugar alcohols can be converted into widely used products(e.g. polymer synthesis, food and pharmaceuticals industry). The heterogeneous catalytic production of sugar alcohols from renewable biomass provides a safe and sustainable approach. Hydrolysis, coupled with hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis has been proved to be more effective strategy for sugar alcohols production from biomass. This review summarizes the recent advances in biomass upgrading reactions for the production of sugar alcohols and their comprehensive applications.